Aptitude Software GroupLSE:APTD -7.04%61 PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Jul. 05, 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 3.69. GuruFocus rates LSE:APTD with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,627 Software companies, Aptitude Software Group ranks better than 59.12% on this metric.
Aptitude Software Group PLC stock PB Ratio (=1.99) is close to 10-year low of 1.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aptitude Software Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:APTD'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.99 Med: 3.69 Max: 7.95
Current: 1.99
During the past 13 years, Aptitude Software Group's highest PB Ratio was 7.95. The lowest was 1.99. And the median was 3.69.
LSE:APTD's PB Ratio is ranked better than 59.12% of 2627
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.42
vs LSE:APTD: 1.99
During the past 12 months, Aptitude Software Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 2.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Aptitude Software Group was 39.40% per year. The lowest was -13.80% per year. And the median was 3.60% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Software - Application subindustry, Aptitude Software Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Aptitude Software Group PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aptitude Software Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aptitude Software Group's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) has a PB Ratio of 1.99 as of Jul. 05, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Aptitude Software Group and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 3.69. Over the past decade, Aptitude Software Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 1.99 to 7.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #1074 out of 2627 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Aptitude Software Group's PB Ratio too high?
Aptitude Software Group's current PB Ratio of 1.99 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 3.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.99 to a high of 7.95. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Aptitude Software Group's value of 1.99 is 17.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #1074 out of 2627 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aptitude Software Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aptitude Software Group's PB Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Aptitude Software Group ranks #1074 out of 2627 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Aptitude Software Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.42. Aptitude Software Group's value of 1.99 is 17.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Aptitude Software Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 1.99 to 7.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.69 vs. the industry median of 2.42, Aptitude Software Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.42, based on 2,627 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aptitude Software Group's current PB Ratio of 1.99 is 17.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Aptitude Software Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aptitude Software Group's current PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 3.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aptitude Software Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.78, compared to a current price of £1.98 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.99, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 3.69 and 17.8% below the Software industry median of 2.42. Aptitude Software Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD), the current PB Ratio is 1.99 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Aptitude Software Group (LSE:APTD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aptitude Software Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.98 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.78.
GuruFocus considers Aptitude Software Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:APTD:
PB Ratio: 1.99 (46% below median its 10-year median of 3.69)
GF Value™: £2.78 vs. price of £1.98 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% below the Software median (#1074 of 2627)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:APTD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aptitude Software Group PLC is engaged in the provision of IT services and solutions, including software-based activity. It operates its business through the Aptitude Software Segment. Its Aptitude Software business provides a series of specialized financial management software applications, and the majority of the revenue is derived from software licenses, software subscription fees, maintenance, support, funded development, and related consultancy. It operates in two geographic regions, the United Kingdom and the Rest of the world, and the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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